Recreation Coordinator - Monroe (Full time) #2553

Parker Health Group

Monroe (NJ)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans
Pension Plan and 403b
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and wellness reimbursement
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disable
Voluntary benefits
Eligibility for annual holiday bonus
Free meal with every shift worked

Job summary

Parker Health Group, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for Monroe Township, NJ. The role supports residents with activities that promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being in a warm, homelike setting.

Shifts run 8:00am-4:00pm with every other weekend. Responsibilities include providing tailored programs and helping residents enjoy the highest possible quality of life while contributing to a compassionate team culture.

Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred.
  • ADC certification within 1 year.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.
  • CDL with Passenger Endorsement may be required within six months of employment.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Responsibilities

  • Provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to individual abilities, needs and desires to enable the highest quality of life.

Education

B.A./B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
ADC certification within 1 year

Job description

Recreation Coordinator - Monroe (Full time) #2553

Monroe Township, NJ, United States


Job Description

Recreation Coordinator - Monroe - Full time- $23.00 hourly rate- The areas highest quality nursing care residence providing a warm and compassionate homelike environment in a beautiful state‑of‑the‑art community - 8:00am-4:00pm, including every other weekend - The Recreation Coordinator will provide activities of a physical, mental and spiritual nature tailored to the individual abilities, needs and desires of those we serve in order to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life.


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BENEFITS:



  • Medical, dental and vision plans offered

  • 25paid days off, PTO buyback and bank

  • Pension Plan and 403b

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition and wellness reimbursement

  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

  • Voluntary benefits

  • Eligibility for annual holiday bonus

  • Free meal with every shift worked


We are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


B.A. or B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation, Creative Arts Therapy or in related field preferred; be certified or eligible for certification as an Activity Director Certified - ADC within (1) one year.


Minimum two years’ experience in long term care and/or dementia care preferred.


Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement may be required within six months of employment.



  • Flu vaccine required during flu season


About Us

Parker Health Group, Inc.


You can make a difference in the field of aging services


At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life!


About the Team

Parker at Monroe nursing care residence


Parker is known as a pioneer, thought leader, and innovator in long-term care. There is no greater example of this than Parker at Monroe nursing care residence. As a pioneer in the field of aging service, our Monroe Township residence is the result of decades of research and over a century of experience. Parker at Monroe provides nursing and memory care services to individuals with all stages of dementias, who may also have complex physical needs. The campus consists of six “small homes”; sixteen elders with similar needs reside in each small home. The homes and programs are designed to promote independence, dignity, and a sense of community among our elders and their care partners. As an Eden Alternative registered home, Parker transforms long-term care environments into person-centered communities that offer varied and meaningful activities.


Job Info


  • Job Identification 2553

  • Job Category Recreation

  • Posting Date 08/03/2026, 01:28 PM

  • Degree Level Associate Degree

  • Job Schedule Full time

  • Locations 395 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831, US

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